What is the Perfect Form of Government?

[Mkuki]

Yes, they do.

Perfect implies different things from best. Perfect means no flaws while best usually means that flaws are at a minimal.

Close enough, it wouldn't really matter, as nothing is perfect besides Jesus Christ. I just wish everyone could think beyond a small error and get on with the topic. Don't be a stick-in-the-mud and technical.

It does matter and I will be that way. I'd like accuracy.

[Belique]

Close enough, it wouldn't really matter, as nothing is perfect besides Jesus Christ. I just wish everyone could think beyond a small error and get on with the topic. Don't be a stick-in-the-mud and technical.

It does matter and I will be that way. I'd like accuracy.

You say that u want accuracy, but demand perfection? No, just don't put anything else annoying up, and go make ur own.

[Lies and Ignorance]

Socialist democracy. It's not really a democracy if it's not socialist.

[New Connorstantinople]

A Republic where the presence of an armed populace and a written Constitution prevent a Republic from turning into an Oligarchy. This government is preferably small, with a minimal affect on peoples personal lives, with just enough influence in economics to prevent monopolies, barbaric business practice (like child labor), and some protectionism to keep from foreign business' running the place.

[New Connorstantinople]

One that does not exist.

I know we are both anarchists, but i made an essay against AnCaps(Anarcho-Capitalists). http://www.booksie.com/editorial_and_op ... delusional

without a government, who would enforce a lack of capitalism?

[New Connorstantinople]

truthfully, as long is it is run by humans even a little bit, it will not be perfect. that's why the "best" is one that limits how much power one person can have over the other.

[Wytenigistan]

I was torn between Constitutional Monarchy and Moderate Democracy.

[Katyuscha]

None. They're all inefficient, but some are less terrible than others.

[Threlizdun]

I know we are both anarchists, but i made an essay against AnCaps(Anarcho-Capitalists). http://www.booksie.com/editorial_and_op ... delusional

without a government, who would enforce a lack of capitalism?

Anarchism isn't a lack of government , though they are wrong in believing capitalism in any way compatible with anarchism.

[Cyllea]

Democracy.

Before you think I'm just generalizing, true democracy.

No corporations involved.

No donations.

No advertising.

Just true democracy.

This includes direct democracy, to some extent.

If the people feel they should vote on something, they should be able to hold a referendum.

[Arglorand]

When I have looked at the perfect government, I have always imagined a nearly all-powerful monarch that has a set of Common Laws that he can only change one thing in his reign on. He would be elected by 10 Great Elector-Nobles who decide on who will be the next King. In addition to these limitations, the monarch only reigns for 20 years, but CAN be re-elected.

Your perfect government is Crusader Kings II?

I am only slightly amused.

[Seljuq Kyiv]

When I have looked at the perfect government, I have always imagined a nearly all-powerful monarch that has a set of Common Laws that he can only change one thing in his reign on. He would be elected by 10 Great Elector-Nobles who decide on who will be the next King. In addition to these limitations, the monarch only reigns for 20 years, but CAN be re-elected.

Your perfect government is Crusader Kings II?

I am only slightly amused.

Relevant.

[Cameroi]

one which neither invest authority in any individual greater then that of any and every ordinary citizen, nor requires the participation of political parties nor the concept of them. also one which claims no ideology nor uses any to excuse misconduct nor commits any.

there are no perfect forms, but uncorrupted governance IS possible.

[Yue-Laou]

Most options listed aren't 'forms of government'. history shows liberal democracy is by far the best. I personally like it defensive. I also like first past the post systems.

[Czechanada]

A matriarchal Caliphate.

[Lianhua (Ancient)]

A matriarchal Caliphate.

CZC, I think I've read enough of your stuff here on NS to confirm that you're either morbidly satirical and sarcastic, or batshit insane.

[Ludinesia]

Voltairic enlightened despotism. Or technocracy perhaps? It all depends on what you prioritize; equality? Socialist dictatorship. Personal liberties? "Libertarian dictatorship" . Strong nation? Etatist dictatorship. Unfortunately most people tend to only choose what suits their own interests (and the interests of the media), hence nearly all democracies contain only liberal and socialist parties, the rich votes liberal and the poor votes socialist.

[New Socialist South Africa]

There is no such thing as a perfect system, but a democracy run by a Liberal Democratic Socialist Party with a focus on education (with a lesser focus on healthcare and law and order) would be the best available system in my opinion. It would be preferable if the seats for the democracy were allocated from the results of the national vote using the Hare method to ensure accurate representation.

[New Socialist South Africa]

Unfortunately most people tend to only choose what suits their own interests (and the interests of the media), hence nearly all democracies contain only liberal and socialist parties, the rich votes liberal and the poor votes socialist.

Woh woh woh, which amazing countries out there in the world are mainly divided between only these two fairly reasonable options? Certainly none I have ever heard of. Could you give some examples?

[Ludinesia]

Unfortunately most people tend to only choose what suits their own interests (and the interests of the media), hence nearly all democracies contain only liberal and socialist parties, the rich votes liberal and the poor votes socialist.

Woh woh woh, which amazing countries out there in the world are mainly divided between only these two fairly reasonable options? Certainly none I have ever heard of. Could you give some examples?

Though these nations are hardly amazing, there's a lot of them. More or less all of Europe, excepting eastern europe. For example England, which contains two liberal parties (the pseudo-conservatives, and the lib-dems) and one socialist (labour). We also have Sweden, the country where I live, with one socialist and one liberal coalition.
There are however nationalistic parties on the rise in most of Europe, but these tend to be liberal in most aspects aswell.

[New Socialist South Africa]

Woh woh woh, which amazing countries out there in the world are mainly divided between only these two fairly reasonable options? Certainly none I have ever heard of. Could you give some examples?

Though these nations are hardly amazing, there's a lot of them. More or less all of Europe, excepting eastern europe. For example England, which contains two liberal parties (the pseudo-conservatives, and the lib-dems) and one socialist (labour). We also have Sweden, the country where I live, with one socialist and one liberal coalition.
There are however nationalistic parties on the rise in most of Europe, but these tend to be liberal in most aspects aswell.

I assume by Socialist you here mean Democratic Socialist and not true Socialist? Because to call the Labour Party in Britain Socialist is absurd.

[Ludinesia]

Though these nations are hardly amazing, there's a lot of them. More or less all of Europe, excepting eastern europe. For example England, which contains two liberal parties (the pseudo-conservatives, and the lib-dems) and one socialist (labour). We also have Sweden, the country where I live, with one socialist and one liberal coalition.
There are however nationalistic parties on the rise in most of Europe, but these tend to be liberal in most aspects aswell.

I assume by Socialist you here mean Democratic Socialist and not true Socialist? Because to call the Labour Party in Britain Socialist is absurd.

Yes, I count socialist-esque parties as socialist and liberal-esque parties as liberal. There are very few parties in the world that are completely true to their ideology.

[New Socialist South Africa]

I assume by Socialist you here mean Democratic Socialist and not true Socialist? Because to call the Labour Party in Britain Socialist is absurd.

Yes, I count socialist-esque parties as socialist and liberal-esque parties as liberal. There are very few parties in the world that are completely true to their ideology.

Fair enough. Obviously that isn't true in countries like the USA with the main competition between the Democrats (Third Way Liberals) and Republicans (Conservative Strong Capitalists) with some other random minor parties. African politics is also quite different because of tribalism and northern interference.

[SaintB]

Honestly, whatever gives me the most personal control over what happens. So right now that would be a democracy or a republic.

[Terra Sector Union]

One-World Authoritarian State with compulsory military and mandatory education.